Diabetes and Winter TravelIt’s starting to be that time of the year where folks might turn into geese, and flee the cold weather. I can’t...reactionscomments
The Real Scoop on CholesterolNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Do you know where your blood cholesterol levels are? Make this month a time to take...reactions2comments
Understanding the A1c TestThe Hemoglobin A1c test, or simply your A1c, measures a person’s average blood sugar control over the past two to three months...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - SweetsI’ve written about other groups of carbohydrate-containing foods – starchy vegetables, dairy, fruit, grains, beans and lentils – to make sure readers...reactionscomments
Dating and Type 2 DiabetesI dislike dating. There’s just something incredibly disingenuous about it. We meet people in artificial settings, dress fancier than usual, and present...reactionscomments
Meeting our exercise goals and optimizing time spent exercising. Does Interval walking or continuous walking benefit us more?Exercise is important for our health; however, many of us fall short of what is recommended. According to the CDC (Center for...reactionscomments
Low Blood Sugar Controls Appetite -- Not GenesA key to effective diabetes management is keeping steady blood glucose levels. Steady blood glucose levels have many benefits, including the prevention...reactionscomments
"Help! I'm Always Hungry!" -- Managing Our Hunger SignalsRedirecting our thoughts and energies when we’re trying to make lifestyle changes can be difficult, especially if we have developed a lifetime...reactionscomments
Choosing High Volume Foods to Eat More and Weigh LessWant to eat more and weigh less? The answer lies in volumetrics. Volumetrics is the principle of eating foods that contain lots...reactions1comment
Ten Tips To Help Reduce the Pain of Finger PricksRegularly testing blood sugar through finger pricks can get painful pretty quickly. It can also lead to developing calloused fingers and scar...reactions3comments
Three Ways To Stick With Healthy Eating Even When No One Else IsSigh. It’s hard enough to choose cauliflower over cake even when you’re home alone with your own good intentions. Add in a...reactionscomments
Healthy Diet Secrets from Leading Nutrition ExpertsDo you ever wonder what America’s leading nutrition experts eat? Would you give anything just to peek into their refrigerators or snoop...reactionscomments
Meeting Carbohydrates - BeansIn most nutrition-based food groupings, like the USDA MyPlate, beans and lentils are classified as lean protein foods, and rightfully so. One...reactionscomments
Decluttering your Life into Good Diabetes ManagementWhen we think of diabetes management, we think of the standard things: diet, exercise, medication, education or counseling, and maybe even therapy...reactionscomments
Five Facts About Coconut OilCoconut oil is one of the latest food crazes, with some people "dosing" several times a day. But, is coconut all it's...reactionscomments
Breakfast Power - Pop QuizI’m sure you have heard the saying "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." The truth of the matter is...reactionscomments
Estimating Portion Sizes with Everyday ObjectsControlling portion sizes is a key part of managing your blood glucose levels. Most people tend to overestimate portion sizes, meaning they...reactions2comments
Be Nutty For NutsAre you including nuts in your daily menu? Well, you probably should. Scientific studies continue to show benefits for people with diabetes...reactionscomments
A Sneaky Way to Burn More CaloriesHave you ever heard someone say, "I have a slow metabolism"? They may be right! Body size, muscle mass, gender, and age...reactionscomments
Juggling Diabetes and GriefRecently, I lost a pet which I had owned for many years. I loved him as a child and it has been...reactions2comments
